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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,003.70, 432,005.55 and 278,326.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,003.70, 432,005.55 and 278,326.90 is: 417,490.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,003.70 : 432,005.55 = 278,326.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,003.70/432,005.55 = 278,326.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,003.70x = 432,005.55 × 278,326.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,003.70x = 120,238,765,514.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,238,765,514.30/288,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,490.35

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